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Boeing F-15 variants outperform F-35 and F-22 in combat readiness evaluation

The U.S. Air Force operates one of the most formidable air fleets globally, reflecting decades of strategic investment and innovation that have ensured the security of American and allied airspace. As of February 2025, the service manages around 5,000 aircraft, which includes a diverse range beyond just its advanced fighter jets. This extensive fleet features bombers like the B-52 Stratofortress, refueling aircraft such as the … Continue reading Boeing F-15 variants outperform F-35 and F-22 in combat readiness evaluation

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US Air Force conducts a pre-dawn test of an unarmed nuclear missile

The United States Air Force executed a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III missile early Wednesday to verify the operational safety and effectiveness of its land-based nuclear capabilities. Airmen from the Air Force Global Strike Command initiated the launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, as reported by the department. The Minuteman missile did not carry a … Continue reading US Air Force conducts a pre-dawn test of an unarmed nuclear missile

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Chinese J-16s are currently conducting operations far into the South China Sea

Recent images of the Chinese J-16 fighter jet highlight China’s aspirations for supremacy in the South China Sea. While such images might typically lack intrigue, given that the J-16 is already familiar to Beijing’s adversaries, its deployment on the Xisha island chain signifies more than mere symbolism; it reflects a deliberate military strategy rooted in China’s ambitions. The recent stationing of Chinese J-16 fighter jets … Continue reading Chinese J-16s are currently conducting operations far into the South China Sea

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US Air Force has granted a $16.8 million contract for support services related to AWACS

Plexsys Interface Products Inc., located in Camas, Washington, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $16.8 million for the E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). According to a contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense on January 31, the contract encompasses the operation and maintenance of the system, management of diminishing manufacturing sources, updates to hardware and software for field systems, enhancements to … Continue reading US Air Force has granted a $16.8 million contract for support services related to AWACS

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U.S. Air Force is developing a fleet of stealthy B-21 bombers, with six in progress and more expected

The U.S. Air Force has announced that at least six B-21 Raider stealth bombers are currently in various stages of production, with reports indicating that one has already entered flight testing as of November 2023, according to several informed sources. While specific details are closely guarded, it is evident that Northrop Grumman is diligently manufacturing these advanced bombers with minimal publicity. The exact production rate … Continue reading U.S. Air Force is developing a fleet of stealthy B-21 bombers, with six in progress and more expected

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Another F-35 has crashed; will Musk propose budget reductions for the world’s costliest fighter program?

A fifth-generation fighter jet from the United States, the F-35, experienced a crash in Alaska on January 28th. The pilot successfully ejected and is safe, but the aircraft sustained extensive damage. This incident marks the third F-35 crash in the past year, coinciding with Elon Musk’s criticisms regarding the aircraft’s outdated and inefficient design. Musk has labeled the F-35 program as the “worst military value … Continue reading Another F-35 has crashed; will Musk propose budget reductions for the world’s costliest fighter program?

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Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine.
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US C-17 transports 90 Israeli Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine

Ukraine has either received or is set to receive approximately 90 Patriot interceptors from Israel’s military stockpile. This week, the interceptors were transported via a C-17 aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force, as reported by BulgarianMilitary.com on January 24. Barak Ravid from the American news outlet AXIOS noted that the negotiation for this deal took a significant amount of time, as Israel was initially … Continue reading US C-17 transports 90 Israeli Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine

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US Navy accidentally shot down its own fighter jet in a friendly fire

The Pentagon reported that the US Navy accidentally shot down its own F/A-18 fighter jet in a friendly fire incident over the Red Sea, shortly after announcing a successful bombing operation against suspected Houthi targets in Yemen. The F/A-18 was downed by the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg shortly after its launch from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, as confirmed by US Central Command … Continue reading US Navy accidentally shot down its own fighter jet in a friendly fire

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Unidentified drones observed over U.S. military installations in the United Kingdom.

Multiple unidentified drones were spotted near three significant UK airbases, including RAF Lakenheath, which previously housed American nuclear weapons during the Cold War, as confirmed by the US Air Force (USAF). A representative from the USAF’s European Command reported that small unmanned aerial vehicles were detected between November 20 and 22 over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in … Continue reading Unidentified drones observed over U.S. military installations in the United Kingdom.

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